0000002792 00000 n (Courtesy Williamson County), Due in part to rising construction costs and inflation, Williamson County is facing a funding gap of more than $100 million to complete projects outlined in the 2019 road bond package, according to Precinct 2 Commissioner Cynthia Long. In March of 2022, he became a staff writer for the Santa Fe Reporter in New Mexico prior to moving to Austin. By analyzing Construction is set to be complete in Aug. 2022. Williamson County broke ground for improvements on Westinghouse Road/CR 111 from FM 1460 to SH 130 and on CR 110 from north of CR 107 to CR 111 on Feb. 28. Williamson County is responsible for maintaining approximately 1,400 miles of county roads spread over an area of 1,124 square miles. (Hunter Terrell/Community Impact Newspaper). This month, Williamson County, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and Samsung broke ground on the County Road 404 and Farm to Market 973 improvement project. Getting around can be dangerous. Some of these projects have moved beyond the study phase and are under construction. 1.30) Great Oaks Drive Bridge at Brushy Creek; P224) North Mays Street Extension Phase 1; . 0000003699 00000 n majority of CR designated county roads have little or no pavement structure TxDOT is committed to working closely with the community on this project. By Grant Crawford The detailed road map represents one of several map types and styles available. Water reclamation facility A vast undertaking with a $133 million price tag, Franklin's new water reclamation facility may be among one of the most important projects to be completed this coming year. By Kate St. Clair on Friday, February 17, 2023 Due in part to rising construction costs and inflation, Williamson County is facing a funding gap of more than $100 million to complete projects outlined in the 2019 road bond package, according to Precinct 2 Commissioner Cynthia Long. 0000097346 00000 n The schematic design phase of the project has begun, and initial meetings between the designer and ALC stakeholders have taken place. The LRTP is a guiding document that Williamson County is responsible to develop to plan for accommodating transportation and mobility now and in the future. These roads have been patched or repaired as needed, but not resealed in several years. 0000076771 00000 n Stay up to date with the latest news and learn more about who we are. J. Terron Evertson P.E. 0000006521 00000 n Potential coordination with future The Controlled Access Facilities map below shows the corridors being studied in red. IH 35 Corridor Operational Analysis. 0000005177 00000 n 0000003563 00000 n 1.30) Great Oaks Drive Bridge at Brushy Creek; P224) North Mays Street Extension Phase 1; . The road has major intersections with SH 71, RM 2222, US 183, FM 734, SH 45 North, and I-35. Stay up to date with the latest news and learn more about who we are. 0000005456 00000 n Status: Construction of the first segment of the Southeast Loop began in summer 2021 and includes a new roadway with one lane in each direction and a center turn lane from CR 138 at Dana Drive to CR 137. 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To view more information about County Road Major Maintenance, A seal coat is a preventive maintenance surface treatment designed to preserve and extend the life of a road. To learn more about what the Road & Bridge Division accomplishes in a year, click here for afact sheet. 0000009022 00000 n Now consider Williamson County on the northern end of the Austin-Round Rock metro. 0000004616 00000 n The locations of the controlled access facilities and arterial roadways are conceptual only to show general locations and connections needed. 101, Georgetown, TX 78626 Reach out to the County and project teams for more information or to schedule a meeting If you would like to receive e-mail updates, please send an email to roads@wilco.org with the specific corridor you are interested in and "Updates" in the subject line. 0000002301 00000 n trailer 0000001296 00000 n It protects an aging asphalt surface and seals up the small cracks to keep water out of the pavement structure. 0000032120 00000 n 0000006273 00000 n RFP Contract Book 3 (Project-Specific Information) Interstate 65 Interchange at Buckner Road, Williamson County Design Build Project 17 required tapers and transitions. the daily traffic loading they receive and the soil below the surface Welcome to the Texas Department of Transportation FTP Server Taylor Line (512) 352-4176 Ext. 53 0 obj <> endobj Click here to register for Transportation on the Grow, the countys quarterly e-newsletter about road projects. Precinct 3. <<2E465F0CE94BC34F8ABB81B7803AF500>]>> Updated Projects Projects Williamson County Planning Staff engages in a variety of projects and studies throughout the unicorporated areas of the County. 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Road proposal; fails. Georgetown, TX 78627 Williamson County is studyingcorridors to enhance mobility in the County. To learn more about what the Road & Bridge Division accomplishes in a year, click here for a, If you would like to submit a question or concern to the Williamson County Road and Bridge Division, you may do so by clicking. This is the fourth road bond since 2000 for a total of 181 projects, according to county documents. 0000001790 00000 n If you would like to submit a question or concern to the Williamson County Road and Bridge Division, you may do so byclicking here. The project will widen both roads at the intersection and CR 404 will be four lanes and FM 973 will be three lanes. 0 Luckily, we have safety tips for all the ways you like to travel. The road will be. The County believescommunity input makes better projects, and we encourage you to share your comments and to stay involved. Williamson County Government selected Oversite Construction to serve as their owner's representative and Gresham Smith as the design lead. Grimes) in the city of Round Rock, Williamson County, Texas. 3151 S. E. Inner Loop, Suite B 0000002051 00000 n Status: Construction of the first segment of the Southeast Loop began in summer 2021and includes a new roadway with one lane in each direction and a center turn lane from CR 138 at Dana Drive to CR 137. 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Preparation starts the year prior to scheduled resurfacing. Under the agreement approved, Williamson County will commit up to $9,496,000 toward the project, not to exceed 50 percent of total costs. 0000014730 00000 n Completing a survey or comment card at a public meeting, Mail: Williamson County Public Information, 710 S. Main St., Ste. 0000005222 00000 n 53 50 Driving Directions Without its presence, roadways cannot withstand As part of the Southeast Loop Study, the FM 3349 at US 79 project was identified and proposed due to the need for a grade-separated crossing over the Union Pacific Railroad and US 79. Construction funding has not been identified at this time. The first phase of this project is a two to three lane road: one lane in each direction and potentially a center turn lane, as shown on the Interim Schematics. load rating of all bridges every two years. The schematic was completed in spring 2020, and right-of-way acquisition is underway. Many of these roads have received numerous patches and repairs in The purpose of the project is to improve safety and mobility and accommodate future population growth and land use development in the area. %%EOF Robert B. Daigh, P.E. Location: East/west travel between SH 130 and FM 3349 and north/south travel to US 79 in Precinct 4. Williamson County Sun #3330 More online applications such as the Floodplain Development Permit, Driveway Permit, Utility Permit and Subdivision applicationsplan tobe added to MyGovernmentOnline.org in the future. For information on the preparation work for resurfacing, A vast O'Connor Drive Traffic Signals. Luckily, we have safety tips for all the ways you like to travel. xref Williamson County Major Corridors Study Draft Report 2016 Major Corridors Study Draft Report Appendix (large pdf file 25 megs) Safety rest areas and travel information centers, Texas vehicle registrations, titles, and licenses, Road, bridge, and maintenance contractors, and roadway and traffic material suppliers, Engineering, architectural, and surveying consultants, Disadvantaged and Small Business Enterprise Programs, Scientific services contracts - requests for proposal, Transportation systems management and operations, Notice of Availability for Final EA and FONSI - Aug. 4, 2022, Widening the existing US 79 roadway to add a third travel lane in each direction, Constructing an underpass at the intersection of US 79 and Mays Street, an overpass at the intersection of US 79 and FM 1460 and altering the US 79/I-35 intersection, Modifying driveways and access points to improve safety and traffic flow, Installing shared-use paths on both sides of US 79 to provide improved pedestrian and bicycle accommodations, Copyright 2023, Texas Department of Transportation. The County Engineer/Road and Bridge Division is also responsible for: Texas counties have not been given general zoning authority by the state legislature, so the County does not deal with most site plans or issue building permits except for health and safety issues handled by the Williamson County and Cities Health District. in the sustainable repair of our rural county road system. Check back regularly for announcements. County Engineer. Since then, Williamson County has had a total of four successful bond elections with voters approving funding which completed 197projects, added 389new capacity lane miles, and constructed a total of nearly 877lane miles. Updated WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TX State officials joined local dignitaries this week to celebrate a virtual groundbreaking for the $61.7 million I-35 at Williams Drive project in Williamson County. 0000010885 00000 n For information on the FM 3349 at US 79 project, click here. Here's a look at some of the other projects in the works across Williamson County's municipalities. Learn how to get started and find your next business opportunity. Precinct 3. *Please note, these are the ultimate roadway schematics. Engineering firms have been hired for each of the studies to conduct public involvement, environmental studies, preliminary engineering, and schematic development. Plans to improve State Route 96, from east of Arno Road in Williamson County to Veterans Parkway in Rutherford County, consist of widening the two-lane roadway to a five-lane facility for approximately 18.7 miles. In many cases, it is the sole access to subdivisions, businesses and schools. To accesscontent, please login or purchase a subscription. lengths in excess of 20 feet are defined as bridges by the Federal Highway The corridors are being studied as part of the Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). 7. This project would provide a portion of funding for Southeast Arterial 1, which is a proposed two-lane connector road between SE Inner Loop and the 130 Tollway. | After the 2008 economic downturn, this project was shelved for nearly 8 years. Fax: (512) 943-3335 Other transportation projects underway include SH 29 Bypass from FM 2243 to IH 35, CR 110, CR 111, Inner Loop safety improvements at Wilco Way and at Central . The purpose of the open houses and public hearings is to share project information and updates, present proposed schematics of the proposed project and alternatives, and collect input from the community. All input will be considered as TxDOT moves forward in developing a plan that will enhance the safety of this corridor while preparing for future growth. 101, Georgetown, TX 78626, Reach out to the County and project teams for more information or to schedule a meeting. . The city broke ground on the project . 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